Category: Employment Law

Workplace issues can be confusing, especially when behavior feels unfair, hostile, or targeted. Two of the most commonly misunderstood legal issues are harassment and workplace discrimination. Although they often overlap, they are not the same under New Jersey and federal employment law. Understanding the difference is important for employees who may be experiencing mistreatment at work, as well as for employers trying to comply with the law and maintain a safe workplace. The Law Offices of Leo B. Dubler, III,[…] Read More

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of whether you should continue to work at your job after whistleblowing. You must balance various factors that include your well-being, career, safety, and potential legal case against your employer for retaliation. The one constant is that if your employer has violated your rights in any way, you may file a lawsuit against them to seek compensation. If you choose to remain on the job, you must be vigilant to detect signs[…] Read More

Both federal and New Jersey law make sexual harassment of members of the LGBT community illegal. Statistics from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission show that 35% of LGBT employees whose sexual orientation is known at work are victims of harassment on the job. No matter what form sexual harassment takes, you may be entitled to financial compensation when you can prove that you were the victim of it at work. It can be difficult to come forward, but you can[…] Read More

If you have been wrongfully terminated, one of the first questions on your mind is how long the process will take. It is a fair question, and an important one, because the timeline affects everything from your financial planning to your emotional stamina. Wrongful termination cases in New Jersey vary significantly in duration, and a number of factors determine whether your case resolves in months or stretches past the two-year mark. The Pre-litigation Phase Before a lawsuit is ever filed,[…] Read More

Getting fired is often a traumatic experience, more so if you feel you were wrongfully terminated. Although New Jersey follows the concept of “employment at will,” this does not mean that employers have free rein to fire any employee as they wish. What you do in the days and weeks after a firing can make all the difference in whether your wrongful termination claim succeeds. By taking deliberate steps to preserve evidence, clarify the reason for your termination, and get[…] Read More